Suspected Boko Haram insurgents
are currently burning houses in Gatamwarwa ward, Chibok local government area
of Borno state.
The insurgents came in around 5pm
through Askira, shooting sporadically leaving many villagers running for
safety.
“They came in tens of
motorcycles. They started shooting and setting houses ablaze,” a resident said.
Gatamwarwa is about 19 kilometres
away from Chibok town.
Sources revealed that troops
from 117 battalion in Chibok and 115 battalion in Askira have moved in to repel
the attack.
In December, the insurgents
attacked Makalama, another village in Gatamawarwa ward. Bwalakia villagers were
also attacked three days after the Makalama attack, burning houses and leaving
villagers stranded.
“They looted and burnt everything
we have. We don’t have what to eat and we don’t have where to sleep,” one of
the victims said.
In November, Abubakar Elkanemi,
shehu of Borno, had said the people of the state were still under Boko Haram
siege.
As of the time this report was
filed, Sagir Musa, army spokesman, had not responded to message
seeking information on the recent attack.
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